replace a power steering hose?

2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

140,000 MILES

JEFFSHD

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How hard is it to replace a power steering hose on a 2002 monte carlo ss with a 3.8

Sep 27, 2012 at 2:03 AM

SQM

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
6,383 POSTS

Hello,

The power steering hose(s) can be replaced fairly easily on this vehicle.
It can be done in relatively short period of time depending on your comfort level.
You will have to raise the car and support it with jack stands to get to the hose that connects to the rack.

Here is a helpful video:

https://youtu.be/BGBUv5r9fk0

I have attached the instructions for all three power steering hoses below.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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Sep 28, 2021 at 6:59 PM

ASEMASTER6371

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
52,796 POSTS

Good morning,

The labor time for a shop is 1 hour per hose. If you were trying to attempt it, I would assume you would need at least 2 hours as you do not have a lift to make the job easier.

The one thing that is tough is getting the hoses started back on the steering rack. You need the correct angle, or they will not start correctly. You could easily cross thread the hole which would require replacing the rack and pinion.

Roy

Sep 30, 2021 at 5:41 AM